A central part of having a healthy home life is making sure you focus on nutrition in your kitchen. That means having the necessary items, equipment, and food at the ready. People end up complaining that they don't eat right, but they don't start by getting all of the needed … [Read more...]
How To Make A Great Pan Of Lasagna
Lasagna is a great meal for anyone that likes things like pizza and pasta. Much like pizza, there are many things you can do with lasagna to change things up. While traditionally it’s just lasagna noodles, mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese and some burger, you can swap out any a … [Read more...]
The Dangers That Lay Within Your Kitchen
You may sometimes worry about the dangers of kitchens in restaurants, but how often do you think about the dangers in your own home kitchen. Even if your are bleaching your counters on a daily basis your kitchen can still be a toxic place. You may not need to worry about … [Read more...]
Are Japanese Knives Really the Sharpest in the Drawer?
The best chefs and cooks are absolutely passionate about their knives; everyone seems to have their favorite, and internet forums are filled with discussions pitting knife brand against knife brand, Western vs Asian, one knife vs a collection, and so on. Chinese chefs often … [Read more...]
Learning Thai Through Cooking Classes
Learning to speak a foreign language can be difficult. It is not unheard of as a strategy to incorporate the learning of a skill with language learning. Learning Thai or German or French or any other foreign language can be made a lot easier when taught in conjunction with a … [Read more...]
5 Food Items that Even Picky Eaters Will Love
Feeding picky eaters can be especially trying and frustrating. This is more so with children because of the fear that they will not be getting the right amount of nutrients to allow them to grow strong and healthy. But do you know that there are at least five food items that even … [Read more...]
What Kind of Food Can the Family Expect When Dads Take Over the Kitchen?
It has always been a food for thought for me why there are so many male professional chefs and yet dads taking charge of home kitchens are still somewhat of an uncommon wonder. I hate to think that many people would see domestic cooking as inferior to professional cooking. … [Read more...]
Superfoods: Honey – Relieves and Replenishes
If you've read the post about Superfoods: Yogurt, then you'd be interested to find another superfood that is more than meets the eye. Honey is often used as a sweetener. Though on its own it's very versatile, there are still many ways to use honey that doesn't include a … [Read more...]
Seafood and Sustainability
With concern about sustainability becoming more and more of an issue and a cause for many people, consumers are now becoming more conscious about the stuff that they buy in the supermarket. This is most prevalent when it comes to seafood. Consumers are now becoming more aware … [Read more...]
Herbology: More Herbs (Part 2)
I wanted to continue my post, Herbology: Know Your Herbs (Part 1), with three more basic herbs used in cooking. This isn't a comprehensive nor detailed list. But I think it's important to show everyone what these herbs look like fresh from an herb garden. Feel free to do your own … [Read more...]
Best Brain Boosting Foods
We all know food nourishes the body, but there are also some foods that nourish the mind. Everyday, your brain requires up to 20% of the energy supplied by food. That means, the more you eat the more your brain can function. But , of course, there are certain types of food that … [Read more...]
What (not) to eat: High Cholesterol Foods
Cholesterol, the dreaded word for dieters and those with heart conditions. We're often told to stay away from foods high in cholesterol in order to lose weight and keep our bodies healthy. Well, saying all cholesterol is bad would be wrong. LDL or low density … [Read more...]
Spicing Up Your Cooking: A Guide to Some Spices
After dealing with some essential herbs in one of my previous posts (Herbology Part 1), I thought it would be helpful to take a look at spices. Spices come from all over the world and can be made from almost every part of a plant. In this post, I'll be highlighting some common … [Read more...]
Translating Nutrition Facts Labels
Everyone knows to check any processed food's Nutrtion Labels for facts about the product. But, does everyone know what those numbers and facts actually mean? All the figures can be confusing to the … [Read more...]
Color Coding Your Diet
Did you know that the color of the food you eat can tell you just what it contains? Barring foods that have food coloring, the hue of a particular fruit or vegetable can give you insight to how it's going to benefit your body. Red - Food that has the ruby coloring owes its … [Read more...]
Herbology: Know Your Herbs (Part 1)
For those just starting out learning how to cook or for those who had just got bitten by the foodie bug, herbs can be a confusing part of the culinary world. These green sensations can look the same to the naked eye but each has their own flavor and can do different things for a … [Read more...]
Standalone Versus Fitted Electric Cookers
There are major differences to standalone and fitted electric cookers. Each has advantages and disadvantages. Careful consideration of these will help the consumer to make the best purchase for his or her kitchen. Stand alone cookers Standalone electric cookers have the … [Read more...]
Valentines Day Menus
Being able to cook for you other half is always a good thing to be able to do – it’s cheaper than eating out, the both of you can get involved if wanted and you can have much more fun too! If you're trying to impress a new beau, or cooking a classic dinner for an old flame … [Read more...]
Homemade Ketchup
We have been so used to buying ketchup in the supermarket. There are a lot of products that taste well, but wouldn’t it be great to make your own? Use this recipe as a guide, but feel free to adjust it to your taste. Add more chili for spicier ketchup or more sugar for a sweeter v … [Read more...]
Fish Stock
A basic requirement for many fish-based recipes, this stock is based on a classic recipe, and is very easy to make – it can be used fresh, you could chill it for a day (make sure you bring it to the boil before use), or freeze it for up to six months, so you can make sure you a … [Read more...]